INTR8054 Gender and War
INTR8054 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Dept International Relations |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International Relations |
| Offered in | Winter Session, 2009 and Winter Session, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores the gender dimensions of armed conflict. The different phases of a conflict, the participants, the driving forces, the conduct and the consequences of violence - for each of these, scholars and policy-makers have in recent years become increasingly aware of the difference in the roles and experiences of men and women. In this course, the students will learn how academic research integrates considerations of gender in the study of armed conflict. In the first part of the course, students will be introduced to the different facets of gender theory and its position in studies of armed conflict. Thereafter, seminars will examine in detail several gendered aspects of armed conflict. Among them are the role of women in political decision-making; their role both as perpetrators of violence as combatants (and terrorists) and as victims; and the relationship between masculinity, militarism, and violence. One area of emphasis is the role of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Here, the course examines how gender considerations can be integrated in a state's foreign policy and translated into actual policy, and how gender mainstreaming can be implemented in international peace operations.
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| Learning Outcomes | The classes will be taught by visiting lecturers, who are leading specialists on their respective topic. The students themselves will play an important role in integrating the components of the course, through class discussions preceding each lecture. Students are expected to have read the relevant literature prior to each seminar, and to have prepared notes for class discussion on the readings and the day's topic. For the one-hour discussions, students will take turns in preparing presentations on the day's readings. These discussions, and the combination of assignments, will encourage active learning and critical analysis. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Class participation 10%; Essay, 3000 words, 50%, and an exam (3hours), 40%
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| Workload |
12 lectures from 09:15 - 12:00 each time. 2 - 3 articles/reports per lecture All reading material is made available in a reader. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | International Relations |
| Technology Requirements | Students need access to a computer with a Microsoft Word and access to the internet. |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode:
ANU Winter session 2009. The classes are run from mid August to mid December at Björknes College in Oslo, Norway.
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| Academic Contact | Dr Inger Skjelsbæk |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
